4/16/13

Alden Solovy, my cyber friend who posts at To Bend Light, has shared his prayer in the wake of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon:

Bombing at the Boston Marathon

Author of life
Source and Creator,
Grant a perfect rest
Under your tabernacle of peace
To the victims of the bombings in Boston,
Whose lives were cut off by a calculated act of violence
Striking at a moment of celebration,
Striking at the joy in sport and competition,
Striking in the city of liberty and freedom.

God of justice and mercy,
Watch over the wounded and injured.
Restore them with Your healing power.

Grant them endurance to survive,
Strength to rebuild and
Courage to heal.

Remember the survivors of this attack,
The victims and bystanders,
Their families and friends,
The witnesses of shock, horror and dismay.
Ease their suffering and release their trauma.

Grant them shelter and solace,
Comfort and consolation,
Blessing and renewal.

Heavenly Guide,
Hand of love and shelter,
Put an end to anger and fear,
Hatred and brutality,
Cruelty and bloodshed,
And lead us to a time when no one will suffer at the hand of another.

Grant the people of the United States Your protection
And the people of Boston Your wholeness and peace.

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